Sergey Brin – Profile



Sergey Brin – Profile



Full Name: Sergey Mikhailovich Brin

Date of Birth: August 21, 1973

Place of Birth: Moscow, Soviet Union (now Russia)

Nationality: American (originally Russian)

Occupation: Entrepreneur, Computer Scientist, Investor

Years Active: 1998 – Present

Education:

University of Maryland (B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics)

Stanford University (Ph.D. studies in Computer Science – did not complete)


Biography


Sergey Brin is a co-founder of Google and one of the most influential figures in technology. Born in Moscow, he emigrated to the United States in 1979 with his family to escape Soviet anti-Semitism. While studying at Stanford University, he met Larry Page, and together they developed Google in 1998, aiming to organize the world's information efficiently.

Brin played a crucial role in Google’s search engine algorithms, AI research, and innovations in cloud computing. In 2015, he became the President of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, focusing on cutting-edge projects like self-driving cars (Waymo), AI, and robotics before stepping down in 2019.


Notable Achievements


Co-founded Google (1998), revolutionizing search engines

Led Google’s AI research and cloud computing expansion

Pioneered projects in Google X, including self-driving cars (Waymo) and Google Glass

Played a key role in developing Google’s ad business, which generates billions in revenue

Helped create Alphabet Inc. (2015), allowing Google to expand into futuristic technologies


Personal Life & Interests


Was married to Anne Wojcicki (co-founder of 23andMe), later married Nicole Shanahan (divorced in 2023)

Passionate about AI, renewable energy, and space exploration

Invested in anti-aging research (Calico) and airships (LTA Research)

Known for being private and hands-on with technology projects

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